Food Bank Volunteering

We were not in the Redwoods at the time I got to meet these servant leaders but I do think they are still vital to their community. While volunteering at the food bank pop-up in San Francisco, I got to meet Liz and Edie. These two lovely women were at the front tables of the pop-up and were making sure everyone who came through the line got everything they needed and that their bags were secure. While I did not get to talk to Liz as much, Edie helped Ashley and I get acquainted with working at the front tables. Edie was very matter-of-fact and was not afraid to tell you if you were doing something that could be done better. The reason I picked these two women for this question about servant leadership is because they are purely volunteers. It was obvious to me that they have been a part of that specific pop-up location for quite some time, and they get nothing in return. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty and put in many hours of labor just to make sure the people in need get the food they need. While talking to Edie, she said that everyone loves Liz and this was proven when many people that were told to come to Edie’s table went to Liz’s instead. This was not because they did not like Edie, but Liz was everyone’s favorite. I could hear the way Liz interacted with people and she not only spoke many people’s native language, but she had also build relationships with many of the people coming through the line. She saw these people as equals even though society would view Liz as superior. Liz asked how their families were and how their lives were going, she saw them as human beings that she wanted to serve. Liz and Edie both did everything they could to keep the line going smoothly and make sure everyone got what they needed because they chose to serve their community. People like Liz and Edie are vital to communities and are people that I look up to.Les mer